Well it's just a preseason match and doesn't count for anything, but the Dynamo's 1-0 victory over the LA Galaxy does give us the ever so slightest bit of retribution after last season. Nathan Sturgis scored his second goal of the preseason as the Dynamo defense continued it's streak of clean sheets with their fifth straight shutout of the preseason.

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has dedicated his team's recent 7-1 mauling of Blackburn Rovers to their under-pressure manager Arsene Wenger.

The Gunners dominated the relegation-threatened side last weekend, which was the first time that they collected all three points this year. The lopsided victory means that Arsenal are now just three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who threw away a three-goal advantage against Manchester United on Sunday.

Arsenal may have impressed everyone with their 7-1 demolition of Blackburn at the weekend, but before that they had only earned one point from their previous four games. Theo Walcott was one of the players pinpointed by Arsenal fans as being out of sorts during that run, and the England international thinks it is unfair [.

Liverpool were linked with dozens of players during the January transfer window, and one of the names that kept popping up was Aston Villa's Darren Bent. With 164 goals and 39 assists in the last nine seasons, the England International definitely matches the type of player Liverpool need (and arguably still need), but the Bent has now revealed that a transfer was never realistically on the

After turning down a move to Celtic last summer, playing just 78 minutes of first team football with Man City this season and having his manager suggest that he now spends his Saturdays playing golf, Wayne Bridge has joined Sunderland on loan until the end of the season. Presumably, he will actually play football there.

The Premiership

Wednesday 1st February 2012. 8pm

The Reebok Stadium

Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal

Formed by the Reverend Thomas Ogden as Christ Church FC in 1874, the club changed it's name to Bolton Wanderers in 1877, they chose the name as they had difficulty in finding a regular ground at which to play their matches before settling at Burnden Park.

The Premiership

Wednesday 1st February 2012. 8pm

The Reebok Stadium

Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal

Formed by the Reverend Thomas Ogden as Christ Church FC in 1874, the club changed it's name to Bolton Wanderers in 1877, they chose the name as they had difficulty in finding a regular ground at which to play their matches before settling at Burnden Park.

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is already feeling at home with his new teammates, describing the squad as an 'entertaining' group following the club's short training camp in Mallorca.

The Blues returned home earlier today and after spending most of the time in Mallorca training together in the warm weather, Cahill feels that the bonding within the squad got stronger by the day.

Gareth Barry has acknowledged that Liverpool fans remain among the most influential supporters in English football but the Manchester City playmaker has also criticized them for verbally abusing him a few years ago.

Barry was touted as a replacement for Xabi Alonso and while the England international was even on the verge of signing for Rafa Benitez, he moved away from the protracted transfer proposition due to the impatience of Reds faithful.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard wants to maintain focus ahead of Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final second leg - by banning talk of Wembley.
The Reds hold a 1-0 lead over Manchester City from the first leg and are favourites to progress ahead of the return game at Anfield, but Gerrard insists the team must prepare correctly.

Kenny Dalglish may have threatened to axe some under-performing players in the Liverpool squad following Saturday's humiliating 3-1 loss to Bolton but he has firmly maintained his support behind winger Stewart Downing.

Downing cost the Reds £20 million during the summer transfer window and despite showing sparks of brilliance, the England international has yet to score or provide an assist in his Liverpool career.

After Saturday's capitulation to lowly Bolton at the Reebok 3-1, Kenny Dalglish openly criticised his players for their attitude and performance in the defeat, even claiming that heads will roll after that display.
Well Kenny, it was an abject display by the team, a team you largely assembled yourself.

Leading the league table for quite sometime and even managed to build a pretty huge lead with their rivals, things gets really tight at the moment for Manchester City, but their players still have high confidence about their title chance at the end of season.

Adam Johnson is one of those who believes his team strength in maintaining their current position until the end of season since the winger thinks that it would be a big disappointment if his club can't do that.

From Barcelona to Manchester United, there has never been a shortage of interest in Frank Lampard's services over the years as the Chelsea midfielder continues to age brilliantly.

But despite the continuation of his superb form for the Blues, the fact remains that Lampard is approaching his 34th birthday and as many in Europe will say, it is ideal for him to look overseas for a more lucrative opportunity at this stage of his career.

Is this David Cameron's 'excited' face or is this?

Who cares if England's Prime Minister supports Chelsea or not that didn't stop him from squealing like a giddy fangirl to the press after a recent run-in with Frank Lampard at an awards gala.

As he told Now magazine:

"I saw Frank Lampard last night at an awards even, which was exciting for me.

Uncertainty over England international David Beckham's playing career is over after the 36 year old signed a new 2 year contract with Los Angeles based LA Galaxy that will see him end his career in the MLS.

There was a lot of speculation surrounding Beckham's future after his initial contract expired at the end of last season.

Alex McLeish has told Liverpool that they will have to make an ‘attractive' offer for Darren Bent if they wish to prize the striker away from Aston Villa.
The Reds have been linked with a January move for the England international, as Kenny Dalglish looks to add much needed firepower to their attacking line.

Just as it was expected, Gary Cahill, finally arrived at Chelsea after the London club cashed out an amount around 7 million pound to Bolton Wanderers, so the England international can team up with John Terry at the back.

Revealing his joy after signing for the Blues, Cahill admitted that accepting Andre Villas-Boas' team's offer is something that he must passed on especially since the player is eying to improve his quality.

It's done.

No, really. I'm serious, man. Just take a glance at the image below. Look, I swear it's not photoshopped. Look at his hair. I mean, how could I 'shop that?

Jack Bauer stylings

From now forth or at least until he fucks up Gary Cahill is a Chelsea player.

Liverpool have reportedly snubbed Aston Villa's bid to sign striker Andy Carroll with Darren Bent offered in exchange.
Reports in the Sunday Express claim Villa chief Alex McLeish has approached his Reds counterpart Kenny Dalglish with a plan which would see reported Anfield target, Bent, make the move to Merseyside with Carroll going to Villa Park.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish plans to hold talks with Jamie Carragher with a view to offering the veteran defender a future ambassadorial role to compare with Steven Gerrard.
Anfield captain Gerrard this week signed a new long-term contract at the club and accepted an offer to remain associated with the Merseysiders when he retires.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes that club captain Steven Gerrard could continue playing well into his late 30s if he remains fit.
The England international midfielder, 31 at the moment, signed an extension to his existing deal on Thursday but has already said that he is looking to go beyond his current contract.

A fair few media outlets are reporting that, after a prolonged spell of negotiations, Gary Cahill and Chelsea have finally agreed to the framework of a deal and the Bolton defender is currently on his way to London to finalize this thing. Yeah, I'm still not that jazzed about this one.

A sign of things to come?

Once again the team news focuses on Scott Parker and there is a chance that our England international midfielder could be fit to face Wolves tomorrow.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Harry Redknapp said,

"We're hoping he's going to be okay, but it was great to see Jake Livermore come in and play like he did against Everton.

Liverpool's iconic captain Steven Gerrard has committed his future to the club after signing a new contract that will see him end his career with the Reds. Gerrard is one of those few players who have remain true and loyal to their club and though he has struggled with injuries for most of the season, this news will most definitely be welcomed by all fans.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish feels captain Steven Gerrard fully deserved to be rewarded with a new long-term deal at Anfield.
The England international put pen to paper on a contract extension on Merseyside on Thursday, the terms of which were not disclosed by the club.
The 31-year-old, who has spent his entire career with the Reds, finalized the deal less than 24 hours after scoring the only goal in their 1-0 Carling Cup semi-final first leg victory at Manchester City.

Glen's in good Kompany terrible tackle by soccermr With a huge degree of inevitability following Vincent Kompany's red card at the weekend, a Manchester City was on the receiving end of a two-footed challenge in last night's match against Liverpool. And it went unpunished. Glen Johnson dived into a challenge with Joleon Lescott.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has rejected reports that Andy Carroll could be set to leave Anfield during the January transfer window.
Reports suggested the £35million club record signing's former club Newcastle were preparing a cut-price bid to take the England international back to his native north east.

Liverpool will take a 1-0 advantage back to Anfield after defeating Manchester City in their Carling Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
A first-half penalty from Steven Gerrard was all that separated the sides at the Etihad Stadium after City defender Stefan Savic clumsily felled a charging Daniel Agger in the box.

Guardian: Newcastle deny £10m approach to Liverpool for striker Andy Carroll

• Reports linked Alan Pardew with cut-price bid for Carroll • Newcastle sources deny making contact with Liverpool Newcastle United have dismissed speculation that their former striker Andy Carroll could make a cut-price return to Tyneside.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes made a shock return to Manchester United's midfield eight months after his retirement in yesterday's FA Cup clash with Manchester City. OTP decided to run the rule over Scholes' second debut with the aid of the Performa Sports iPad sports analysis app. So here's a statistical look at Scholes' influence [.

Images: Getty Images.

In a story heading straight for our 'hell no' files, 27-year-old Liverpool winger and England international, Stewart Downing, was arrested on suspicion of assault early Sunday morning following an altercation with a supposed ex-girlfriend (rumoured to be Donna the doorstep dramatist Moloney) at the Cross Keys pub near Middlesborough.

England international Stewart Downing has been arrested after allegedly punching his ex-girlfriend in a nightclub row. The Liverpool star is reported to have punched the woman, with whom he is thought to have a child. Downing, aged 27, was arrested at the Cross Keys club in Yarm, near Middlesborough, at about 1am this morning.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard put more than two months of frustration behind him to score on his first start since October as his side beat Oldham 5-1 in the third round of the FA Cup.
After three substitute appearances following recovery from an ankle infection the 31-year-old finally reclaimed his place in the team and expertly dispatched the penalty which put his side into a lead they did not surrender despite a valiant effort from their League One opponents.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard put more than two months of frustration behind him to score on his first start since October as his side beat Oldham 5-1 in the third round of the FA Cup.
After three substitute appearances following recovery from an ankle infection the 31-year-old finally reclaimed his place in the team and expertly dispatched the penalty which put his side into a lead they did not surrender despite a valiant effort from their League One opponents.

Everyone has a price at For Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill his is a £4 million signing on fee and a £100,000 every weekly wage if Chelsea wish to acquire his services.

Cahill has long been a Chelsea target however, his 'over the top' demands could scupper a potential move to the London club.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish insists he has not had any contact with Liverpool about a possible move for Darren Bent.
Rumours have suggested Liverpool are weighing up a move for Bent as they look to bring in cover in attack with Luis Suarez currently serving an eight-game ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra.

Tottenham Hotspurs ability to stay close with the two Manchester teams, especially with the Lilywhites' latest victory over West Bromwhich Albiom, which continue to lift Spurs confidence in challenging for the title.

The London club's winning goal scorer against West Brom, Jermaine Defoe, revealed that his team will continue to provide pressure towards Man City along with Man United, who are currently ahead of Harry Redknapp teams in the table.

I think there is one question we are all asking at the moment and that's the situation with the Gary Cahill transfer from Bolton.
We know the fee was agreed last week and the player and his representatives were discussing personal terms with Chelsea but then we heard from AVB that both sides were "a million miles apart" when it came to finalising a deal for the young international centre back.

Out of Contract LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will not be joining French side PSG after all. Club President Nasser Al Khelaifi revealed that the deal had been called off.

Beckham who had been linked with the Paris based club since late last year seems set to re-sign with Galaxy.